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Oti Region security forces intercept over 1,000 rounds of ammunition
The Ghana Police Service in the Oti Region says security personnel in Nkwanta have intercepted more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition during two separate intelligence-led operations carried out on Saturday, May 17, 2026.
According to a press release issued by the Oti Regional Police Headquarters, the first operation involved a night patrol team that stopped a 66-seater MGI bus with registration number AS 248-P at a security checkpoint in Nkwanta.
Police said a search conducted on the vehicle uncovered 750 live J/G cartridges hidden in a black polythene bag containing three brown boxes filled with ammunition.
The Police identified the suspect as 53-year-old Hudu Mahama, who was serving as the driver’s mate on the bus. During preliminary interrogation, he allegedly admitted ownership of the ammunition.
In a separate operation on the same day, a joint Police and Military team reportedly retrieved another box containing 250 rounds of ammunition after it fell from a motorbike during a pursuit of a suspect rider.
The security agencies explained that the box contained 125 AA cartridges and 125 BB cartridges. However, the unidentified rider managed to escape with a second box.
Following preliminary investigations, the Police arrested 57-year-old Christian Kwasi Alonise in connection with the second interception.
The Police said both suspects are currently in custody assisting with investigations, while the retrieved ammunition has been kept for evidential purposes.
The statement added that efforts are ongoing to recover the second box carried away by the fleeing rider.
The Joint Security team further assured the public of its commitment to maintaining peace and security in the area.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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CSA urges Universities to strengthen cybersecurity following university of Nottingham cyber-attack
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned universities and other operators of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) in Ghana to comply with cybersecurity regulations following a recent cyber-attack on the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom.
In a press release issued on June 16, 2026, the Authority said the incident should serve as a warning to educational institutions that no organisation is immune to cyber threats, regardless of its size, reputation or technological capacity.
According to the CSA, the attack on the University of Nottingham is believed to have affected about 450,000 students and alumni, exposing sensitive information such as personal records, contact details, student identification information and financial data.
The Authority noted that although the breach occurred outside Ghana, it has important lessons for the country’s education sector as well as other critical sectors including health, telecommunications and transportation.
The CSA explained that Ghanaian universities are increasingly relying on digital technologies such as student information systems, online learning platforms, cloud services, digital payment systems and research collaborations.
While these technologies improve efficiency and access to services, they also create opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities.
“The question is therefore not whether Ghanaian universities or other critical sectors will be attacked, but whether they are sufficiently prepared when an attack occurs,” the statement said.
The Authority reminded institutions to adhere to the Directive for the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure, which was launched in October 2021 to strengthen cybersecurity across critical sectors.
According to the CSA, the directive requires organisations to establish cybersecurity governance structures, conduct risk assessments, implement security controls, report incidents, carry out regular audits and develop effective incident response plans.
The Authority said these measures are intended to reduce the likelihood and impact of cyber-attacks and help protect essential services and national interests.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Former NPP flagbearer aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, has criticised both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the delayed completion of the Afari Military Hospital and other stalled health infrastructure projects.
Mr. Agyapong made the remarks on Tuesday after donating a pickup truck, an incubator and personal protective equipment (PPEs) to the 37 Military Hospital as part of activities marking his 66th birthday.
Speaking at the event, he said successive governments had failed to complete the Afari Military Hospital despite having years in office to do so.
According to him, the project was initiated during the administration of former President John Agyekum Kufuor and construction later commenced under the NDC.
Mr. Agyapong, who previously chaired Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, said he was aware of the project’s challenges and insisted that both the NPP and NDC should be held accountable for the delays.
“We will criticise the NDC and we will criticise the NPP. That’s the only way to go,” he said.
He noted that the previous NPP administration spent eight years in office without completing the facility and questioned attempts to place the blame solely on the current government.
The former Assin Central MP called on Ghanaians to put national development ahead of partisan politics and demand accountability from all political parties.
He said the country would make greater progress if leaders focused on completing critical projects and delivering results rather than engaging in political point-scoring.
By: Jacob Aggrey
